Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary
in Las Cruces, NM
- Middle 50%
- $66,410–$76,940
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #58 of 164
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in the Las Cruces, NM metro earn a median of $75,570 a year, based on BLS estimates for 240 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $74,260 and 2% below the NM statewide median of $76,940. It ranks #58 of 164 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE240 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in other NM metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $80,650 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $76,590 |
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What is the average Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Las Cruces?
The BLS median is $75,570 a year (May 2025). Half of the 240 jobs pay between $66,410 and $76,940. The 10th percentile is $57,980 and the 90th is $77,360.
Is Las Cruces a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $74,260 and 2% below the NM statewide median of $76,940. It ranks #58 of 164 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.